MUMBAI — ONEOTT Broadband has appointed senior media and distribution expert Hemlata Sharma as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). With over 25 years of experience across the media, broadcasting, and telecom sectors, Sharma is set to lead the company’s business growth and distribution strategies in India’s competitive OTT and broadband landscape.
The move signals ONEOTT’s intent to scale its footprint in the connected TV and high-speed internet market.
Key Highlights:
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Proven Track Record: Sharma joins from Zee Media Corporation Ltd., where she served as Head of Distribution, Research & CRM, managing a massive portfolio of 14 news channels including Zee News, WION, and Zee Business.
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Strategic Mandate: In her new role, she will oversee nationwide distribution, strategic partnerships, and consumer research to drive market penetration.
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Diverse Leadership Experience: Her career includes a stint as Senior VP at TEN Sports Network, where she led the retail distribution relaunch, and a General Manager role at Bharti Airtel overseeing operations in Central India.
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Industry Roots: She began her career at Zee Entertainment, playing a foundational role in the expansion of pay TV and cable network operations in India.
Professional Journey:
| Organization | Key Role | Focus Area |
| ONEOTT Broadband | Chief Business Officer | Business Growth & Partnerships |
| Zee Media Corp | Head – Distribution & CRM | News Portfolio Management |
| TEN Sports | Senior Vice President | Retail Distribution Network |
| Bharti Airtel | General Manager | Telecom Operations (MP & CG) |
